Flood Warning issued November 5 at 12:36PM MST until November 5 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River is occurring. Recreation on or
near the Salt River will be unsafe.
* Additional Details...
- At 1234 PM MST, An upstream floodgate release at Bartlett Dam is
causing flooding in the warned area.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Maricopa County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative
to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy
rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
- This month
- 2122nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather